Meeting Mathematics Requirements

The following guidelines are used in determining when students have met mathematics requirements. (Students without ACT or SAT scores or students who are unsure about mathematics placement must contact the START Center for placement testing.)

ACT Score

SAT Score

Course Placement

19 or less

or

470 or less

Take MATH 095 or take placement test

20–22

or

480–520

Take MATH 105 or take placement test

23–27

or

530–610

MATH 105 is waived. Take MATH 120, MATH 141, or MATH 150

28 or above

or

620 or above

MATH 141 is waived

Students may fulfill the requirement through

acceptance of transfer credit for a college algebra, elementary statistics, or equivalent quantitative reasoning course

a score of 28 or above on the ACT mathematics test or a score of 620 or above on the SAT mathematics test

a score of 46 or above on the CLEP college algebra test or a score of 45 or above on the CLEP algebra and trigonometry test (Note: The CLEP program is currently under review by Westminster College faculty.)

a score of 3, 4, or 5 on the AP calculus test or the AP statistics test

completion of MATH 120, MATH 141, or MATH 150 at Westminster College with a gradeof C- or above.